GLUT-8 is a glucose transporter facilitated by the regulation of insulin, binding cytochalasin B such that the orientation is glucose-inhibitive. In appearance, the transporter seems to be a dual-specific sugar transporter since fructose can also be inhibitive. GLUT-8 is expressed largely in the testis, where down-regulation is facilitated by estrogen. However, GLUT-8 is not highly expressed in testicular carcinoma. Lower levels of GLUT-8 are present in most other tissues.

Catalog #

G3900-90J

Applications

Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Clone Type

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Host

Rabbit

Concentration

~1mg/ml

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.1% BSA.

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Immunogen

An 11aa sequence corresponding to Glut-8 at the C-terminal. Species Sequence Homology: mouse

Specificity

Recognizes human GLUT-8.

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.